umbrella rig

rmd · Post by **rmd** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 2:43 pm

I would to know what umbrella rig manufacture have you use and find to be more productive and easy to work

Takedown · Post by **Takedown** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 7:10 pm

I have not fished all the rigs, but i have researched them for the last few months.

What i have found, is most are designed to flex closer together with a pulsing action.
This can be done in a couple of ways, one is having longer wires that pass through the body of lure and flex as it is pulled through the water.

The other is using the type of rig that has all the wires coming straight out the back. bending them slightly to give your lures the same flexing effect.

Now this is not a endorsment for any brand or manufacturer. I do think that there is a better way to fish these rigs. First you must decide if you are going to spend enough time on the water, giving yourself a chance to see what works for you.

If you think that one size and style is all you need? Then just buy whatever brand you want. But I can tell you they catch fish and lots of fish. You just have to figure out what will work for you. I believe everyone should have several, choosing each for the baits and jig heads being used.

If you are fishing very shallow waters, a lightweight head would be your first choice. But if the fish are suspended or relating to the bottom in 60 feet of water, a heavier head just might be the way to go.

scottcopple · Post by **scottcopple** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 10:59 am

Here is what you do, go buy some and try them out, invest the time and money like everyone else has..

biteme · Post by **biteme** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 12:41 pm

scottcopple wrote:Here is what you do, go buy some and try them out, invest the time and money like everyone else has..

Pretty sure hes asking because he'll be making some in the near future. RMD makes awesome spinner baits now so it should be interesting to see what he comes up with.

rmd · Post by **rmd** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 6:02 pm

all come on steve i just wanted on some input?

biteme · Post by **biteme** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 6:13 pm

rmd wrote:all come on steve i just wanted on some input?

HAHAHA yeah right!

jc351 · Post by **jc351** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 8:06 pm

Funny how people like scott have crap responses but they click on the thread to see what info they can get lol.

Oldschool · Post by **Oldschool** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 8:30 pm

The wire used is the main component followed by the quality of the snap swivels. The head can be light weight or heavier depending on the depth fished. You may need need 2 sizes; one for 3"-4" shad size baitfish swimmers and another for the 5"- 6" hollow body swimmers.
You are well aware that CA allows 3 swimmer with hooks, the others must be without hooks.
The rig should not rotate or spin when retrieve, so there are a few design considerations; durability being a key factor.....good luck.
Tom